Navigating the window replacement process can feel about as daunting as purchasing a home appliance. We understand that which is why we decided to write this article — hoping it eases the process. 1. Replacing Windows There are two installation methods to choose from when considering replacement...
Pressure-treated lumber, cedar or redwood are maintenance-free. A long time ago, cedar and redwood came mostly from "old-growth" trees with high levels of resin that were naturally resistant to decay and insects. Much of the woods used for decks today are from younger, second-growth trees. These trees...
As the Smithsonian points out, "Fences are icons of the American landscape." Americans, for better or worse, have staked out their homes and territories over the course of centuries by using fences. Before the use of fences, disputes over land would have been far...
Fences are the things that complete the "American dream," without them - we would just have houses with no white picket fences. We believe you can live the dream with no fences, but a fence can provide a good level of privacy and security to your...
We know that hail season is upon us, and we wanted to make sure you know what to do after a hail storm. First, and probably most important — if a hail storm strikes, do not go out in the storm to try to protect your...
Believe it or not, it is no longer necessary to climb on roofs to do inspections! While some people are so experienced that they can tell you if you have damage just by looking up, automation is becoming more and more popular in the roofing...
It is not uncommon to hear people refer to their homes as, “the roof over their head.” We obviously sense the value in having a roof, which represents a safe shelter and protection over us. Why do so many people tend to neglect the maintenance...
Hurricane Florence left us with a lot of devastation. Flooding, trees crashing down on homes, and even some who lost their lives. Here are 7 things you should do after the hurricane: 1. If you were evacuated, return home only after authorities have advised that it...
Life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds are expected. Massive inland rainfall flooding is also expected from Florence lingering into next week. Tropical storm force winds may arrive as soon as Wednesday night. Florence is also generating dangerous surf and rip currents along the East Coast. Areas from...
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Atlas recently released a new line of designer shingles. I know it sounds fancy, because it is. These shingles have an upscale styling which conveys an architectural look at an attractive cost. Scotchgard™ Protector technology helps protect shingles from ugly black streaks caused by 
On Sunday, April 15th 2018, North Carolina got a hail storm lasting one hour, with hail sizes ranging from quarter to golf ball size. Many people lost power, but thankfully the injuries were few. As one of the first hail storms of the season, this...
Hurricane Irma, expected to hit the Caribbean this Thursday, will most likely continue into South Florida after that. Mayor of Miami, Carlos Gimenez said. "I would rather inconvenience our residents" with evacuations than suffer loss of life." Should Florida get hit with this hurricane, we will see many...
Hurricane Matthew, while now long gone, has left many towns and residents from North Carolina to the islands in the Caribbean in despair. The impacts from the storm continue to plague the southeast cities and towns. Consequently Jacksonville, the Savannah and Charleston area and many took a hit....
Hail , storms, high wind causing massive amounts of trees to fall like matchsticks, high winds, power outages and more! While media is reporting quarter sized hail, we have seen hail as large as golf balls and the damage to roofs and windshields through the region...
STORM CHASER ALERT LOCAL CONTRACTORS ARE HERE AFTER THE STORM TO HELP YOU After a storm there are always a few things (roof, siding, gutters, windows, fascia, et cetera) that will need to be fixed and to make the repairs you will need to hire a roofing...